The second week of the six nations and the championship has finally sparked into life. The Wales, Scotland match was brilliant. Thrown away by Scotland but brilliant none the less. France, Ireland was a great display by the French. The Irish look like a side suffering from a slight grand slam hangover.
The game that really was a let down to what was an excellent weekend was England against Italy. Italy have nothing to be ashamed of as they are a side who know their limitations and play to them. They have a tough pack who disrupt ball. England on the other hand look awful. The forwards look comfortable , in a good way. The problem is out in the back line. Every back from Wilkinson to Tait, are decent players however put them together and they look awful.
It is a safety first back line. That having the ball kicked to them causes problems no one takes the ball into the tackle. The option provided seems to be kick the ball in the air. How to fix this? The coaching staff need to let go. The backs are running without inspiration the only way to get it back is to run with the ball and accept errors will occur but don't let that stop the ball being run .
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